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Bereaved families have written to Justice Secretary Alex Norris, urging the government to prevent more killers from being released early under its current scheme. Notable signatories include John Hunt and Emma Webber, who have suffered tragic losses. They expressed concerns that existing measures inadequately protect victims’ families amid prison overcrowding.
An underground electrical fire caused a pavement explosion in Boston, Lincolnshire, capturing the attention of pedestrians who narrowly escaped injury. Boston Police closed the road after flames erupted from beneath the footpath, with emergency services responding quickly to the incident. No injuries were reported.
A vehicle crashed into a wall outside a property in Steele Crescent, South Bank, early on Thursday. The site is near the A66 crash that claimed seven lives over the weekend and a house fire in Grangetown that resulted in two fatalities, including a child. An investigation is ongoing.
A far-right man charged with murder following the death of an 85-year-old found with serious injuries in Streatham, south London.
The government is facing tension with Labour MPs over welfare cuts, likened to a child’s bedtime negotiation, with limited resources for policy changes.
Cliff Notes Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley advocates for reforming the policing system in…
Cliff Notes Thunderstorms are forecast for eastern England on Sunday, with 15-25mm of rain expected…
The UK has reinstated diplomatic relations with Syria for the first time in 14 years, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Damascus and meets key officials, including interim president Ahmed al Sharaa.
Irish rap trio Kneecap performed their largest gig to date in Finsbury Park, London, in front of 45,000 fans, expressing political dissent against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
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